Core Refusal Reason
The unauthorized demolition of a vernacular building within an Architectural Conservation Area without justification, coupled with an insensitive replacement design and unsafe vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a demolition justification report or the required conservation surveys and records to justify the removal of the original vernacular structure within the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area.
- The design, external finishes, and architectural treatment of the replacement dwelling are insensitive to the character of the ACA and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development.
- The proposed vehicular access and parking arrangements are inadequate, featuring severely restricted sightlines that would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HCAP15Objective DMSO187Table 14.24Objective DMSO190Table 14.26Policy HCAP14Objective HCAO24Objective DMSO186Objective DMSO118
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of the north, south, and east walls of a previous structure and the construction of a new dwelling at Leeward, 8 The Cross, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The site is situated within the Skerries Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Fingal County Council refused the application because the demolition lacked the necessary conservation justification and documentation, the new building's design was deemed out of character with the heritage co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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